Towards a national 3D geological model of Denmark

Authors

  • Peter B.E. Sandersen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)
  • Thomas Vangkilde-Pedersen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)
  • Flemming Jørgensen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)
  • Richard Thomsen Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)
  • Jørgen Tulstrup Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)
  • Johnny Fredericia Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v35.4900

Abstract

As part of its strategy, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is to develop a national, digital 3D geological model of Denmark that can act as a publicly accessible database representing the current, overall interpretation of the subsurface geology. A national model should be under constant development, focusing on meeting the current demands from society. The constant improvements in computer capacity and software capabilities have led to a growing demand for advanced geological models and 3D maps that meet the current technical standards (Berg et al. 2011). As a consequence, the users expect solutions to still more complicated and sophisticated problems related to the subsurface. GEUS has a long tradition of making 2D maps of subsurface layer boundaries and near-surface geology (Fredericia & Gravesen 2014), but in the change from 2D to 3D and when combining data in new ways, new geological knowledge is gained and new challenges of both technical and organisational character will arise. The purpose of this paper is to present the strategy for the national 3D geological model of Denmark and the planned activities for the years ahead. The paper will also reflect on some of the challenges related to making and maintaining a nationwide 3D model. Initially, the model will only include the Danish onshore areas, with the Danish offshore areas and Greenland to be added later using a similar general setup.

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Published

15-07-2016

How to Cite

Sandersen, P. B., Vangkilde-Pedersen, T., Jørgensen, F., Thomsen, R., Tulstrup, J., & Fredericia, J. (2016). Towards a national 3D geological model of Denmark. GEUS Bulletin, 35, 27–30. https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v35.4900

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RESEARCH ARTICLE | SHORT

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